Civil Engineering MCQs
Civil Engineering MCQs cover structural analysis, concrete technology, geotechnical, transportation, fluid mechanics, materials, and surveying, helping PPSC, FPSC, NTS candidates and graduates strengthen theory, apply concepts, and excel in engineering exams, interviews, and professional assessments.
Q: The factor of safety for steel structures typically ranges from
A) 3 to 4
B) 2 to 3
C) 1.5 to 2
D) 1 to 1.2
Q: The material used in dam core to prevent seepage is
A) Clay
B) Gravel
C) Sand
D) Concrete
Q: The minimum cover for main reinforcement in an RCC footing is
A) 25 mm
B) 50 mm
C) 20 mm
D) 75 mm
Q: The type of foundation used for bridges over rivers
A) Pile
B) Shallow
C) Strip
D) Raft
Q: When load is applied within the middle third of a retaining wall base, the pressure is
A) Non-uniform
B) Uniform
C) Negative
D) Zero